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R2 032+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C.

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WAS — CPT
Oct 13 — Oct 201
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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R2 114 or less

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R1 471 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 13 September 2025.

Tue 4/1121:10IAD - CPT
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 19/1117:15CPT - IAD
1 stop25h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/9R15 719
Thu 23/1013:30IAD - CPT
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Fri 31/1017:15CPT - IAD
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Deal found 13/9R15 753
Sun 12/1021:40IAD - CPT
1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines
Thu 20/1117:15CPT - IAD
1 stop33h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/9R16 031
Tue 28/1022:10IAD - CPT
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 4/1117:15CPT - IAD
1 stop33h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/9R16 049
Sun 25/113:30IAD - CPT
1 stop39h 20mTurkish Airlines
Fri 13/217:15CPT - IAD
1 stop25h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/9R16 083
Mon 26/121:10IAD - CPT
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 11/217:15CPT - IAD
1 stop33h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/9R16 153
Mon 26/121:10IAD - CPT
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 10/217:15CPT - IAD
1 stop33h 00mTurkish Airlines
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Fri 24/1021:40IAD - CPT
1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines
Fri 31/1017:15CPT - IAD
1 stop25h 30mTurkish Airlines
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Tue 28/1014:30IAD - JNB
1 stop38h 20mTurkish Airlines
Sat 1/1119:10JNB - IAD
1 stop23h 35mTurkish Airlines
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Sat 1/1112:00IAD - JNB
1 stop37h 10mEgyptair
Sun 16/1121:45JNB - IAD
1 stop38h 15mEgyptair
Deal found 13/9R16 535
Tue 21/1021:40IAD - CPT
1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines
Fri 31/1017:15CPT - IAD
1 stop25h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/9R16 535
Sat 25/1013:30IAD - JNB
1 stop39h 20mTurkish Airlines
Mon 3/1119:05JNB - IAD
1 stop23h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/9R16 552

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 15/11

21:10-10:50

1 stop30h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/11

19:10-11:45

1 stop23h 35m

R16 778

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 29/10

14:30-10:50

1 stop38h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/11

19:10-12:45

1 stop23h 35m

R17 126

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 23/10

21:40-10:35

1 stop30h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/11

19:10-11:45

1 stop23h 35m

R17 212

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/11

21:10-10:50

1 stop30h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/11

19:05-19:15

1 stop31h 10m

R17 473

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 29/12

20:05-8:40

1 stop29h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/1

13:45-8:20

1 stop25h 35m

R17 542

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/3

13:30-11:50

1 stop39h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

17:15-12:45

1 stop25h 30m

R17 647

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 23/10

10:55-13:05

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/10

14:30-9:00

2 stops24h 30m

R17 716

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 25/11

10:00-13:05

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

14:30-8:00

2 stops24h 30m

R17 716

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 26/11

10:00-13:05

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

14:30-8:00

2 stops24h 30m

R17 716

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 23/11

10:00-13:05

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

14:30-8:00

2 stops24h 30m

R17 716

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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C.

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When is the best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

Booking 15 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C.. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C.?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. (average of R14 763). Flying from Washington, D.C. in July will prove the most costly (average of R23 257). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

What are popular destinations to fly to from Washington, D.C.?

From Washington, D.C. you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Chicago (1 004 flights per day), New York (1 000 flights per day) and Boston (414 flights per day).

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl
San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl
From R452
Orlando
Orlando
From R104
Minneapolis St Paul
Minneapolis St Paul
From R129

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest city to fly to from Washington, D.C. is Chicago, with prices starting at R1 471. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Chicago
Chicago
From R85
New York
New York
From R94
Nashville Intl
Nashville Intl
From R98
Orlando
Orlando
From R104

Airline reviews for flights from Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Washington, D.C.. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Washington, D.C.. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Washington, D.C., such as United Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 934 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,7

Food

6,6

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 934 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 934 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,7

Food

6,6

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Washington, D.C.. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 13 September 2025.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Washington, D.C.?

    The most selected flight destinations from Washington, D.C. for the current month are Boston, Atlanta, Athens. While Boston, Atlanta, Athens are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly out of Washington, D.C.?

    Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl airport offers the cheapest routes to Cape Town from R14 312. Baltimore/Washington airport is a great option if you're flying to Cape Town from R20 738. Our top recommendation is to be generally flexible with your dates of travel for the best rates.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to anywhere?

    Looking at our data, Ethiopian Air, British Airways, and United Airlines have been found to have the cheapest prices from Washington, D.C.. Here are some options available: Ethiopian Air flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R15 050). British Airways flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R16 026). United Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town Intl (R22 790).

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C.?

    January is currently the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C.. At this moment in time July is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Washington, D.C.?

    Check out the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to embark to:
    Travel from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg from R14 312 round trip
    Travel from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town from R15 719 round trip

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